Aging and Gerontology

Infrequent home computer use may be indicative of early cognitive decline
Mar 22 16


A new study sheds light on a powerful tool that may detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease before patients show any symptoms of cognitive decline:… Infrequent home computer use may be indicative of early cognitive decline   

 

Researchers see promising results in treating age-related decline in muscle mass and power
Dec 28 15


A proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial by an international research team has found promising results for a myostatin antibody in treating the decline in muscle… Researchers see promising results in treating age-related decline in muscle mass and power   

 

In aging, one size does not fit all
Dec 15 15


Conventional measures of age usually define people as ‘old’ at one chronological age, often 65. In many countries around the world, age 65 is… In aging, one size does not fit all   

 

Not so happy old age?
Nov 14 15


The notion that older people are happier than younger people is being challenged following a recent study led by a University of Bradford lecturer.

Not so happy old age?   
 

Natural selection and inflammation may hold key to age-associated cancer risk
Nov 11 15


The incidence of cancer increases with age. Conventional wisdom blames this on age-dependent accumulation of cancer-causing mutations. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study… Natural selection and inflammation may hold key to age-associated cancer risk   

 

What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality
Oct 14 15


Why some people live much longer than others is an enduring mystery. Now, based on a study of a worm, scientists are getting one… What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality   

 

Switzerland best place in the world for older people to live
Sep 09 15


Switzerland is the best place in the world for older people to live, closely followed by Norway and Sweden, according to a new report… Switzerland best place in the world for older people to live   

 

Physics meets biology to defeat aging
Aug 28 15


The scientific team of a new biotech company Gero in collaboration with one of the leading academics in the field of aging Prof. Robert… Physics meets biology to defeat aging   

 

Study links physical activity to greater mental flexibility in older adults
Aug 24 15


One day soon, doctors may determine how physically active you are simply by imaging your brain. Physically fit people tend to have larger brain… Study links physical activity to greater mental flexibility in older adults   

 

Study backs flu vaccinations for elderly
Aug 24 15


A new study of the records of millions of nursing home residents affirms the value of influenza vaccination among the elderly. The Brown University… Study backs flu vaccinations for elderly   

 

Elderly want to control what health information families see
Jul 12 15


Elderly patients may be willing to let family members access their medical records and make decisions on their behalf, but they also want to… Elderly want to control what health information families see   

 

Exercising early in life yields rewards in adult years
Jun 26 15


More than one in three adults in the United States is considered to be obese. What impact can exercise done early in life have… Exercising early in life yields rewards in adult years   

 

More women are reaching 100 but centenarian men are healthier
Jun 22 15


New research conducted by a team at King’s College London has found an increasing trend in the number of people in the UK reaching… More women are reaching 100 but centenarian men are healthier   

 

Study finds novel population health management program yields major health improvement
Jun 16 15


The Aging Brain Care Medical Home, a novel population health management program implemented in the homes of older adults achieves significant health improvement for… Study finds novel population health management program yields major health improvement   

 

Partial sleep deprivation linked to biological aging in older adults
Jun 10 15


A new study suggests that one night of partial sleep deprivation promotes biological aging in older adults.

Results show that one night of partial… Partial sleep deprivation linked to biological aging in older adults   

 

New study sheds light on life satisfaction and mortality risk in older adults
Jun 08 15


In a study just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed that greater life satisfaction in adults older than 50 years of age… New study sheds light on life satisfaction and mortality risk in older adults   

 

Sport can ease the transition into retirement
Jun 02 15


Retirement is an important milestone in a person’s life. Adjusting to the many changes retirement brings can mean the difference between a positive quality… Sport can ease the transition into retirement   

 

Exercise and age
May 22 15


It’s never too late to start exercising. Exercise has benefits at any age.

Don’t worry if you’ve never exercised, or if you stopped exercising… Exercise and age   

 

Successful Aging
May 22 15


The term “successful aging” first appeared in professional literature in 1961, in the inaugural issue of The Gerontologist. While much has been written… Successful Aging   

 

7 pillars to successful aging
May 22 15


“It’s no accident that I’ve reached age 88 in great health,” says Bill Zinke, who recently launched Enrich Life Over 50, a grassroots movement… 7 pillars to successful aging   

 

Successful aging: THE SECOND 50
May 22 15


The 16th century Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon, marched off in search of the fountain of youth, only to discover death. Intruding into hostile… Successful aging: THE SECOND 50   

 

Planning for “Successful Aging” at Mid-life
May 22 15


A phrase we see quite a bit these days is “successful aging.”  As a gerontologist, I probably see it more often than most of… Planning for “Successful Aging” at Mid-life   

 

Aging baby boomers, childless and unmarried, at risk of becoming ‘elder orphans’
May 15 15


With an aging Baby Boomer population and increasing numbers of childless and unmarried seniors, nearly one-quarter of Americans over age 65 are currently or… Aging baby boomers, childless and unmarried, at risk of becoming ‘elder orphans’   

 

Men who exercise may delay age-related high cholesterol
May 13 15


Men who get plenty of aerobic exercise may delay the onset of age-related high cholesterol, potentially lowering their risk for heart disease, a new… Men who exercise may delay age-related high cholesterol   

 

Dartmouth study shows that playing games can shift attitudes
May 13 15


A Dartmouth research laboratory is working to quantify the effects of playing games. In a study published online last month by the Games for… Dartmouth study shows that playing games can shift attitudes   

 
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